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Homewood Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 80 students in Homewood, IL, 4% of all K-12 students in Homewood, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Homewood, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Homewood Private Schools (2026-27)

Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
18850 Riegel Road
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
(1)
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Map of Bright Start Child Care
Bright Start Child Care
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1800 Ridge Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 922-9000
(1)
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Map of Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18328 Ashland Ave
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 206-0350
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Homewood, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of God's Little Academy
God's Little Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
18247 Crawford Avenue
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-2110
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Homewood, IL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
80
Students
-78.3% (-289 students) 10-yr
91%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+26.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+100.0% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Homewood)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
80 Students
251,324 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202527166179
202427162172
202352171174
202262178185
202155174180
202055168171
201955174175
201874171172
201774177180
201674175178
201574168167
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% Students of Color
91%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202591%34%34%
202491%34%34%
202396%34%33%
202291%34%33%
202192%34%32%
202092%35%32%
201993%33%31%
201888%33%31%
201764%34%32%
201664%34%32%
201565%35%32%
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0.46
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.460.660.65
20240.460.660.65
20230.220.660.65
20220.240.650.64
20210.280.650.64
20200.280.660.64
20190.280.650.63
20180.570.650.63
20170.670.620.61
20160.670.620.61
20150.670.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%10%9%
20241%10%9%
20231%10%9%
20221%10%8%
20211%10%9%
20201%10%9%
20191%9%8%
20183%9%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
24%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202524%8%7%
202424%8%7%
20239%8%8%
20229%8%7%
202111%8%7%
202011%9%8%
201911%9%7%
201832%9%7%
201729%9%7%
201629%9%7%
201530%9%8%
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# White Students
4 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
5%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%51%52%
20245%51%52%
20233%51%52%
20223%53%54%
20212%52%54%
20202%52%54%
20192%53%56%
20187%53%56%
201720%56%58%
201620%56%58%
201520%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
56 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
70%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202570%26%26%
202470%26%26%
202387%26%25%
202287%25%25%
202184%25%25%
202084%25%24%
201984%25%24%
201857%24%23%
201746%22%22%
201646%23%22%
201545%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202339:113:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201918:113:112:1
201816:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20168:114:112:1
20158:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearHomewood, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025100%53%55%
2024100%52%54%
20233%50%54%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Homewood, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Homewood, IL is Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Homewood?
3 private schools are located in Homewood.
What percentage of students in Homewood go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Homewood are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Homewood?
67% of private schools in Homewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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